Essex County College

Newark, New Jersey

Public Associate Programs

$5,346

In-State Tuition

20.8%

Graduation Rate

$37,230

Median Earnings

5,643

Enrollment

Essex County College is a public institution in Newark, New Jersey with 5,643 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.

In-state tuition is $5,346 compared with a New Jersey nursing-school average of $18,333. The school reports a graduation rate of 20.8%, median earnings of $37,230, and median federal debt of N/A.

Tuition vs State

$5,346

-$12,987

$5,346 is lower than the state average of $18,333.

Graduation vs State

20.8%

-33.1%

20.8% is lower than the state average of 53.8%.

Earnings vs State

$37,230

-$9,918

$37,230 is lower than the state average of $47,148.

Tuition rank: Cheapest 75% Graduation rank: Top 98% Value rank: Not enough peer data

About Essex County College

Location	Newark, New Jersey
Institution Type	Public
Highest Degree	associate
Website	www.essex.edu
In-State Tuition	$5,346
Out-of-State Tuition	$9,318
Total Enrollment	5,643
Acceptance Rate	N/A
Graduation Rate	20.8%
Retention Rate	57.8%
Median Earnings (10 yrs after)	$37,230
Median Debt at Graduation	N/A
Pell Grant Recipients	50.9%
Students Receiving Loans	0.0%
Nursing Program	Available

Cost and Return Snapshot

Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data

4-Year Tuition

$21,384

Median Debt

N/A

Monthly Payment

N/A

Earnings / Debt

N/A

Affordability Context

50.9% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 0.0% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is less common than at many institutions in the student body. Repayment risk is best read together with median earnings, debt, and monthly payment data.

Cost and Outcomes Context

The value picture at Essex County College depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $21,384, while the reported median debt is N/A. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.